Microsoft Supplier Program

What is the Microsoft Supplier Program?

The Microsoft Supplier Program (MSP) defines the way key business-critical and strategic suppliers do business with Microsoft, including requirements and expectations, enabling a clear, direct path to success. Using a preferred supplier makes it easy for Microsoft employees to work globally with a prequalified group of suppliers.

Microsoft suppliers are compliant, capable, and competitive. They embody a commitment to diversity and best-in-class goods and services.

Suppliers are invited to the MSP program only if they meet the Microsoft Compliance requirements and have been deemed capable and competitive through our category certification process. Not every supplier that is referred to the program and meets these requirements will be admitted. Suppliers must be nominated by their business and verified by their Procurement Lead.

MSP suppliers have access to features and benefits that the rest of the Microsoft Supplier population do not. The program helps suppliers better understand Microsoft’s strategy, be trained in and notified of the latest Microsoft policies, and to be recognized more broadly across the Microsoft buyer community.

To be considered for and maintain good standing in the Microsoft Supplier Program, suppliers must meet these requirements:

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Category Certified in at least one category

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A supplier must have signed originals of the following documents on file with Microsoft:

Program benefits

A supplier becomes eligible for program benefits when they join the Microsoft Supplier Program. Microsoft reassesses these benefits frequently and may modify them over time. The following table outlines the current MSP benefits.

Recognition

Get increased visibility in internal tools and marketing, and become eligible for MSP awards, where winners are showcased internally and externally.

Events

Participate in the invitation-only MSP Summit and other events, where you can network with internal stakeholders and other suppliers.

Training

Receive training on Microsoft policies, privacy, procurement processes, and get periodic updates from the MSP Office.

Resources

Take advantage of support offered by MSP Office, the MSP Yammer group, and other resources.

MSP Excellence Awards Program

Through the MSP Excellence Awards Program, Microsoft annually recognizes superior performance, exemplary service, and innovation by suppliers that demonstrate what it means to be a preferred supplier at Microsoft. The purpose of the MSP is to build long-term relationships with a select group of strategic suppliers who create long-term value for Microsoft.

Winners of the MSP Excellence Awards are nominated by employees of Microsoft in various business units, MSP suppliers, and Microsoft Procurement Professionals. An extensive panel of Microsoft employees and external judges select all final awardees. Award winners are based on excellence in a number of areas, including quality, value, service, and innovation.

In 2017, Microsoft issued five MSP Excellence Awards to key suppliers whose performance over the past year demonstrated exceptional commitment and service.

Orion Industries

Accenture

Accenture is being recognized for its partnership with Microsoft, increasing customer satisfaction through its work on redesigning the recruiting experience, driving One Finance productivity, transforming IT through modern engineering, and increasing Office 365 concierge customer satisfaction.

Brillio

Brillio is being recognized for its high-value work on the Services Business Operations Service Center, delivering a high level of quality enabling an enhanced customer experience.

Metia

Metia is being recognized for its efforts enhancing the Windows 10 experience across IT pros, driving a strong branded journey to deploy Windows 10 effectively and increase adoption.